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Engineering Technician In Training

  • Rocky Hill, Connecticut
  • Regular, Full Time
  • Job ID 31090BR
  • United States
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As a Construction Materials Field Professional, you are entrusted to protect our client’s biggest investments and work alongside our industry partners to help solve their construction related challenges. Your role includes performing critical materials testing, observation and inspection services on construction projects that impact the quality of our communities including: transportation projects, such as roadways, bridges, airports, large commercial developments, power generation and transmission, such as wind farms and solar farms, healthcare, K-12 schools and higher education facilities, and more. By using Terracon’s innovative technology you will provide high quality, high speed, documentation of your results/observations to our clients and industry partners. This service keeps everyone informed and allows our partners to address deviations quickly, saving time and money. Critical testing and inspections may include field or laboratory testing of soils, concrete, and asphalt as well as field observations and inspections for foundations, reinforcing steel, masonry and structural steel to improve the durability and safety and ensure compliance with project plans and specifications.

Highlights

  • Career advancement opportunities

  • Annual bonus and spot bonuses

  • Opportunity to work in multiple locations

  • Paid Training

  • Safety focused

  • Company vehicle while on the job

  • 100% employee-owned company

  • Overtime opportunities

  • Cell phone reimbursement

Success Profile

  • Collaborative
  • Safety Driven
  • Timely
  • Quality Committed
  • Results Oriented
  • Good Communicator

Responsibilities

Engineering Technician In Training

  • Rocky Hill, Connecticut
  • Regular, Full Time
  • Job ID 31090BR
  • United States

Job Description
Terracon is growing and seeks an entry level construction material testing technician to join our Material Services team in our Rocky Hill, CT office. Our CT Materials department services clients during the construction phase of a wide variety of projects, including power transmission lines, infrastructure upgrades, schools and colleges, retail building, and large distribution centers for both local and national clients throughout Southern New England. You will have the opportunity to work on-site alongside contractors with the support of the local project management team and an in-house testing laboratory. This position is an excellent way to advance your career in the construction industry. The advantages of working at Terracon include:
  • Paid continuing education and certifications
  • Company vehicle for field employees
  • 401k, paid time off and competitive benefits
  • Phone reimbursement
  • App biased software for completing and submitting field reports
  • Robust safety culture where all safety supplies are provided by the company
  • 100% employee owned.
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General Responsibilities:
Perform field testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g. soils, aggregates, concrete and asphalt). Communicate with project manager, other engineering technicians, client's representative, contractor’s representative and others as applicable regarding the construction site, testing, observation, and inspection requirements and results. Transport material samples with associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis. Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observation in the form digital reports as work is performed for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager. Maintain and clean equipment, and keep vehicles and work areas clean and safe.


Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Performs testing, observation, and inspection as directed in accordance with training and the specified procedures.
  • Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
  • Performs basic analysis of data to verify accuracy before communication and submittal to the Project Manager.
  • Communicates information to Project Manager and other personnel as directed by the PM.
  • Maintains assigned equipment
  • Follows safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Performs pre-task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
  • Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience with laptop computer use and Microsoft word and Excel
  • Ability to obtain ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1
  • Ability to obtain certification
  • Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.50 - $21.75 per hour
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
Work Location: On the road
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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  • Paid Time Off

  • Dental

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  • Professional Development

  • Life and Disability Insurance

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